Chile: An Excellent Introduction to South America Past Review
By Elliot U (Mba, Marymount University) for
Marymount University: Santiago - Doing Business in Chile
It was amazing to see how life and culture functions so far away from home, as well as learn from a different perspective.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload was set up well, as most of it could be accomplished during the semester prior to leaving for Chile so that only finishing touches needed to happen to our paper and presentation in country. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The Austral Group helped set everything up in the country and take us to the different field trips. The group leader was very helpful with all questions that students had as well as providing us with information regarding background about the companies and talks we received. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We stayed in a hotel that was near a supermarket and the metro. The hotel was clean and staff extremely helpful. The hotel was in a nice neighborhood close to dining as well as shopping. |
| * Food: |
At the hotel we received breakfast everyday and had two dinners as a group that the course fees covered. Every time we ate there was more than enough food. The Austral group also put together a list of places to eat that they recommended which was nice to have. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We toured one of the most well known wineries in Chile, and the |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Santiago was very safe, especially for the area we were in. I would recommend being very mindful of your belongs and surroundings, and not to wear flashy jewelery. Men should also put their wallet in their front pocket. I felt just as safe walking around Santiago as I would in New York City or any other big city in the US. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The program is a wonderful experience and an excellent way to visit South America. I would highly recommend the program. It is a great way to learn about and visit a country or area that might not be on the top of your list to visit. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Doing Business in Chile |
| Course Department: | MBA 521 |
| Instructor: | Dr. England & Dr. Long |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | The course was great, and the work that we had to do prepared us to adapt better to Chile and know more about the culture and the history. The field trips that were taken were beneficial to the class, and the Austral Group that we partnered with did a great job of setting up relevant field trips and providing us with a knowledgeable guide. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | N/A - It was through the university. |
